Category Archives: Bible Overview

Genesis

Posted on November 11, 2001 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp The LawThe first five books of the Old Testament are usually called “the law” or “the Torah” by the Jews. The term “Torah” means “direction, law, instruction.” These five books collectively are also called “the Pentateuch.” … Continue reading →

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The Study of the Law

Posted on November 5, 2001 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp The Jewish scribes divided the Law of Moses into 613 commandments, 248 positive and 365 negative (Hendriksen. 809). This included the Ten Commandments, the heart of the Law (Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:1-22). All of these laws … Continue reading →

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The Two Covenants

Posted on November 5, 2001 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp   The Old Covenant (Law of Moses) (Hebrews 8:13) The New Covenant (Law of Christ) (Hebrews 9:15)  Mediator: Moses (Exodus 20:19)  Mediator: Christ (Hebrews 12:24)  Glorious (2Corinthians 3:9-10)  More Glorious (2Corinthians 3:10-11)  Faulty (Hebrews 8:7-8) Perfect … Continue reading →

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An Overview of the Old Testament

Posted on July 11, 2001 by admin

Author : Tom Rainwater The Bible is divided into two major parts. The first part is called theOld Testament and contains 39 books written over a period of approximately 1000 years. The first book, Genesis, begins with God’s creation of … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Book in the World

Posted on July 11, 2001 by admin

Author : Keith Sharp If ever there were a people endangered of being buried alive beneath the mass of their own writings, it is we Americans. We are today overwhelmed by an almost infinite number of books about an almost … Continue reading →

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